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Nias

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NEE-ahs'NEE-ahs'2 syllables
🇮🇩Indonesian
Adventurous

MEANING

Island group name

ORIGIN

Indonesian

ETYMOLOGY

Nias refers to an ethnic group and island in Indonesia.

CULTURAL NOTES

Nias is known for its unique culture and traditions, including stone jumping.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Nias people have inhabited the island for thousands of years, known for their megalithic traditions.

🇬🇷Greek
Melodic

MEANING

Follower or disciple

ORIGIN

Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek name 'Nias', often associated with followers of a belief.

CULTURAL NOTES

Historically used in ancient Greek texts.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Associated with early Christian communities in the Hellenistic period.

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FAQs About Nias

The name Nias means "Island group name" in Indonesian, "Follower or disciple" in Greek.
Nias has Indonesian and Greek origins. Nias refers to an ethnic group and island in Indonesia.
Nias is pronounced NEE-ahs (NEE-ahs). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Nias include Nia, Nis.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Nias include Liam, Mia, Elisa, Kai.
The most common spelling is Nias. Alternative spellings include Nyas, Neas.
Nias - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations